Abstract
This literature review focuses on the significant difficulties in mental health policies for older individuals in Pakistan. As the world population ages and the old population in South Asian countries, particularly Pakistan, grows, there is a clear dearth of specialized care for the aging populace. The assessment of literature highlights major challenges such as limited government funding, the influence of the nuclear family trend, and a lack of mental health training. Despite the obvious need for focused strategies, Pakistan has made little progress. Existing policies must be restructured immediately to line with the World Health Organization's active aging framework and the United Nations MIPAA (Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing). The review emphasizes the need for enhanced visibility, stakeholder collaboration, government financing for research, and policy restructuring about older adults mental health. There is major need to address the stereotypes and stigma related to aging which have negative impact on their quality of life and health. Establishing geriatric expertise in health care and creating policies for a quality aging process, is deemed necessary to enhance the mental health of older adults in Pakistan.
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